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Re: Review: Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Wii U eShop / NES)

8BitSamurai

Wow, I've been playing the original cart recently and this score surprised me. I never played this back in the day, but I'd definitely give it a 7/10 for the $5.

The jumping controls definitely aren't up to the task for some of the levels, and not to defend them, they really are bad and can be frustrating, but I only really had a few segments where they'd get me stuck.

But then again, I'm not the one reviewing it, so carry on.

Re: The Sega Genesis is Now 25 Years Old

8BitSamurai

Always preferred the SNES, but the Genesis is no slouch either. In particular, the platformers, sports games, and shmups are nothing short of fantastic on the system. Although, I've definitely never cared for the sound as far as most games go.

Re: Looks Like You Can Only Install 300 Games And Apps On Your 3DS

8BitSamurai

@Tobias95

What I mean is, say a game like EarthBound. Why should it be $10 on the eShop if it's $140 for a cartridge? In fact, we "rare downloads" people propose that since Iwata has to go through all this work to bring the games directry to you, the prices should be raised above and beyond the cartridge value. I think a fair price would be $500 for EarthBound, but @ogo79 is more fond of the $1000 range.

Re: QOL Trademark Filings Point to Quality of Life Branding Worldwide

8BitSamurai

@minotaurgamer
Bashing all "hardcore gamers" by calling them "poisonous, selfish and only destroying what they touch" and insulting them by comparing them to children, after claiming they act "hostile and elitist". Congratulations.

The QOL platformer is the code name for the "rare downloads" program for Wii U and 3DS. They should be announced later in the year, but that's a secret, so shush.

Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating

8BitSamurai

@DanteSolablood

He probably didn't know it was fake, because nobody should care about what Pokeball it's in.

And you're right, I don't endorse fake cards, I don't endorse fake Pokemon either. However, in the situation of a tournament, they do not change the outcome in any way, or give any players any advantages, and I see no reason why he should be disqualified because of something that gives nobody any advantage.

And like I said, he probably did not even know it was fake. He's a former champion, do you think he doesn't know the rules? But his "fake" Pokemon had legit stats and moves, how does it make it "easier"?

Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating

8BitSamurai

@DanteSolablood

So a competitive game should be about "patience"? A.K.A. Pointless, mind-numbing grinding. If they've made it easy, then why would he "cheat" in the first place?

And last time I checked, physical trading cards =/= virtual Pokemon. And yes, even if the cards are photocopied (Which I do not endorse, mind you), it does not effect the outcome of any card battle in any way whatsoever.

He isn't "dishonest" because he used a virtual monster that gave him absolutely no edge over any other player whatsoever.

Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating

8BitSamurai

@DanteSolablood

The Pokemon had legit stats, moves, etc. It did not in any way alter the course of any match whatsoever. The only thing different about it and any other in the competition was the entry animation for the Pokemon. The question of if it was game-spawned or not should not have any bearing on the matter at all, as long as he didn't gain an unfair advantage from it.

Pressing left and right on a d-pad for weeks does not make you a better trainer, it's just a waste of time.

This, doods, is why I avoid Pokemon like the plague.

Re: Controversy Arises at U.S. Pokémon Nationals With Regards to Cheating

8BitSamurai

@Cav44

"I play games to experience them, not just win or speed play as many as possible, but, I'd expect nothing less of the Me generation (brace)."

My generation has a lot of problems, but you mean to tell me you think a Pokemon player not spending weeks pressing left and right on a d-pad to get virtual disappointments to hatch is one of them?